noun
- ornamental rosettes or knots of ribbon worn on a hat or clothing as a badge of office, party, or nationality
Examples
- The soldiers wore blue cockades on their military caps.
- Revolutionary War officers displayed cockades to show their allegiance.
- The ceremonial guard’s uniform featured elaborate gold cockades.
- Political supporters pinned red cockades to their lapels during the rally.
- The museum displayed historic cockades from various military units.
- French revolutionaries wore tricolor cockades as symbols of liberty.